Granville

Granville

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Granville		Donville-les-Bains at 1.7 km
Insee code	50218		Yquelon at 3 km
Postcode	50400		Saint-Pair-sur-Mer at 3.4 km
Latitude	48.8375790		Longueville at 3.8 km
Longitude	-1.5973020		Bréville-sur-Mer at 4.2 km
Altitude	From 0 to 67 meters		Anctoville-sur-Boscq at 5.1 km
Surface	9.90 km²		Saint-Planchers at 5.4 km
Population	13100 inhabitants		Coudeville-sur-Mer at 7.1 km
Density	1392 inhabitants/km²		Saint-Aubin-des-Préaux at 7.5 km
National labels			Jullouville at 7.7 km
Chief town	Saint-Lô (at 54 km, 59 min)		Hudimesnil at 8.2 km
Department	Manche		Bréhal at 8.7 km
Region	Lower Normandy		Search another town

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• Its History

• Granville owes its name to its first occupants after the Vikings: the Grant family. William the Conqueror asked his help in 1066 and, as a reward for his loyalty during the conquest of Britain, gave him land. In 1230, without male issue, the Grant family is united with the Lord of Argouges (from Gratot near Coutances) who, himself, never lived to Granville.
• In the 14th century, the English conquered Normandy with the exception of Mont-Saint-Michel, however, they try to invest from the port of Retama. Around 1410, Broom is safe enough and in 1439, the English Sir Thomas Scales discovers the Roque de Lihou - the first name Granville - buys Jean to Argouges and built a fortified wall. He also dug in full within cliff, a trench seven feet wide and eighteen feet deep with twenty meters to the base so that the upstream reaches the North Sea and Boscq south side. Granville became an island larger than the Mont-Saint-Michel.
• In 1442, defenders of Mont-Saint-Michel are the stronghold and drove the English permanently. Charles VII, who understood the strategic interest of Granville, decided to make a walled city in 1445 and signed a charter granting arms and exempting from taxes the inhabitants.
• In 1492, Jews expelled from Spain, arrived at Granville. Prohibited housing in the city, they move to the suburbs where they acquire the right to trade in jewelry and lend money. It is thanks to this activity that develops weapons Granville. Since 1450, vessels Granville and surrounding fishing in Newfoundland.
• Over the centuries, Granville became an important port codfisher. Under Louis XIV, the boats also have the right to arm themselves to indulge in the race. Granville account 70 to 80 and gives 15 admirals whose Pleville France-Lepelley, "the rover to the wooden leg."
• Under Louis XIII, the fortifications were modified to reflect the progress of artillery. The eastern gate is moved to the South. This is the current Great Gate, protected on its left by the "bastion of the work.
• In 1688, Louvois, the War Minister of Louis XIV, thinking that it could face an attack by sea and English, by land, Protestants, razed the parapet of the inner wall, remove the second wall and the fence outside.
• In 1695, the British bombed the city again: 80 houses were affected and 27 to rebuild. In 1793, during the Vendee attack, there had to protect the door at the foot of the rampart, a hill and a fence. Seeing the door ajar, the Vendee would come when, from the ramparts, women threw themselves on the barrels of cider. The place of the Isthmus was saved.
• From the 1850s, the bathing season attracts vacationers increasingly numerous. During three months, Granville turns into an "elegant district of Paris. The casino to distract and seduce the audience, holds dances every evening concerts three or four times a week and some theatrical performances during the summer. Stendhal, Jules Michelet and Victor Hugo Granville stay, enjoying the picturesque town and port activity. The first fire station was completed in 1750, the second in 1780 and the latest date from the late 19th century. To these military works, the Germans added bunkers of the "Atlantic Wall", from the Isthmus to the tip of the Roc. Released without a fight July 31, 1944, Granville is invested for a few hours March 9, 1945 by Germans from Jersey still occupied.

• Heritage of the City of Granville consists of tourist attractions: the Upper City (historic district) with its ramparts, the Grand 'Porte, the Porte Saint-Jean, and Notre Dame.
• Museums:

• The Museum of Old Granville has a very rich collection of historical, maritime and folk Granville and the region (collection of Norman caps and furniture, porcelain Jersey, scenes of sea bathing and fishing in Newfoundland). From April to September, open every day except Tuesday from 10am to 12pm and from 14h to 18h (18.30 in summer). From October to March, open on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 14h to 18h and by appointment for groups. Admission: € 1.75.
• The Corn Exchange, located rue du Roc near the lighthouse, is the annex of the Museum of Old Granville. It presents each year juilet to September (or October) an exhibition related to the sea (sea bathing, fishing ...).
• The Museum of Modern Art Richard Anacreon consists of a permanent collection consists of books, sculptures, paintings and other art objects collected by Richard Anacreon, when he was a bookseller in Paris. Granville born in 1907, he died in 1992 and has, meanwhile, donated his collection to the city in order to see it exhibited in a museum. This modern art museum also hosts temporary exhibitions (Cocteau, Jacques Henri Lartigue, Christian Bérard ...). From October to May, open Wednesday to Sunday from 14h to 18h. From June to September, open Tuesday to Sunday from 11h to 18h. Admission: € 2.70.
• The Christian Dior Museum is housed in the house Christian Dior, who was born in Granville in 1905, spent all his childhood holidays after his parents had settled in Paris. This beautiful villa owner named "The Rhumbs" (segment of the Rose of the Winds) is surrounded by a beautiful garden cliff (now Municipal Gardens) created by her mother Madeleine. This beautiful building hosts an annual exhibition which opened in May to close in September (open daily from 10am to 18:30). Beautiful pieces created by Christian Dior himself or his successors (Gianfranco Ferre, Marc Bohan, John Galliano) are presented each year based on a specific theme, to the delight of many visitors from all over the world . Admission: 6 €.

• Le Roc des Harmonies:

• The Rock of Harmony invites visitors to a colorful in Wonderland ... In this unique, animal and mineral worlds come together and come in a somewhat magical.
• Visitors to operate in four fabulous world: the Butterfly Garden, the Aquarium and sea lion pool, the Palace of Enchantment and mineral shells. For smaller and larger, fun and memories are waiting for you.
• Different formulas are proposed group is free to visit or tour or with a presentation of the institution by an actor. Marco and Jane, two lions, are presented to visitors during their meal at 15:30 and 16:30.
• Labeled "Normandie Qualité Tourisme".
• From April to September, open daily from 10 to 19. From October to March, open daily from 10am to 12.30pm and from 14 to 18:30. Admission: € 8.50 and children € 5.

• Ports:

• The marina welcomes 1000 with 150 rings for the visitors. Conveniently located in the Bay of Mont Saint Michel, near the islands Chausey and Channel Islands (Jersey), the port of Granville is popular with boaters.
• The fishing port is composed of a flotilla of fishing trawlers and potters fish and shellfish off Granville and near the archipelago of Iles Chausey.

• Around the Roc from the port and take the coastal footpath (not recommended for strollers). You will pass at the foot of the lighthouse from the tip of the Rock and will head to the old military barracks. Your tour will also take you on the ramparts of the Upper City.
• The garden of Christian Dior. Free admission.
• Information on sports or activities in partnership with associations is available at the Municipal Tourism Office.
• Islands Chausey grouped according to the legend 365 islands at low tide and 52 at high tide (as many days and weeks in a year). The Big Island is located 16 km from Granville. It's paradise for fishermen on foot (runners strike) who rush to the archipelago as soon as high tide is announced. Chausey at high tide are 65 ha of land area, but at low tide, more than 5000 ha who discover ... The company Jolie France you can reach the island by boat all year (Tel: +33 2 33 50 31 81) and the company of Chausey May-September (Tel: +33 2 33 50 16 36).
• The Channel Islands, including Jersey are connected to Granville by boat all year with the company Manche Iles Express (tel. 0825131050).

• The Carnival is held annually the weekend before Mardi Gras. The party starts from Friday evening and ends on Mardi Gras (dates vary from one year to another depending on the Catholic calendar that puts Mardi Gras 40 days before Easter) or 5 days of entertainment in the heart of winter. It is part of the heritage of Granville because it is related to the departure of sailors to the banks of Newfoundland (they left the day of Mardi Gras). While the departure of the fishermen to the banks of Newfoundland is more relevant today ...
• Festi Récré is the festival of children. It takes place every year in April (dates vary). For a few days, children are being honored with numerous animations that are specifically provided. Most events are for families and parents are welcome.
• The Festival of Time & lasts four days (Thursday to Sunday) and takes place in July. All events such as theater, dance, circus and music taking place in the street and are completely free. Dozens of companies drain each year invited an audience of more and more. More than a hundred shows take place during the 5 day festival ...
• Atonement Sea and Corporate Affairs. Day sailors par excellence, it is celebrated the last Sunday of July. An open-air mass, a chapel to Our Lady of the Cape Lihou, songs of sailors and a Marian procession in the evening are the main activities proposed in this day of celebration and devotion.
• Night of Welders takes place during the first weekend of August. From Saturday afternoon until Sunday morning, the artists will welders, from pieces of scrap metal collected on the banks of the fishing port, create works of art that will be auctioned on Sunday afternoon .
• Book of Days, the first weekend of August. Some 80 authors are invited each year to present their latest works to the public can meet them on Saturday afternoon and Sunday all day in the bathroom Herel the marina. Free entry.
• Any of the Sea Festival is a tray of shellfish. It takes place during the first weekend of October. Tastings, recipes, discovery of the species caught off Granville and many activities await visitors. Free entry.
• Discovery Walks in the city. On different themes (history, port, resort, for children) guided tours of the city are offered to visitors. For individuals, they take place in July and August from Tuesday to Saturday. The appointment is set at the Municipal Office of Tourism, the cost of the tour: € 3.

• Abbaye de la Lucerne.
• Scriptorial of Avranches.
• Cities of Saint-Pair-sur-Mer, and Jullouville Donville-les-Bains.
• Zoo Champrepus.
• Cider of Hermitière ...

City of Granville (Credit: Coll. Communication service of the City of Granville)		View of the sea, Granville
Great Gate, High City (Credit: COM Service)		Saint Paul (Credit: COM Service)
The Granvillaise (Credit: Service COM)

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Au Jardin des Plantes Avranches At Avranches, in the heart of the Bay of Mont St Michel, the hotel-restaurant is located a few meters from one of the most beautiful panoramas of the Bay. Located 24 km from Granville From 15 € to 45 € per person

Le Querrien Cancale Property facing the sea in the port of Cancale. Located 27 km from Granville From 15 € to 40 € per person

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Farm with 5 bedrooms   Saint-Michel-des-Loups 5 guest rooms luxurious and very comfortable, in the largest farm in Granville, dating from the 18th century. Located 9.9 km from Granville 70 € the double room

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Le domaine du HAMEL     8.4 Jullouville Family camping, quiet, of the total. Saint michel and granville, 1.5 km. The sea and jullouville. Toutes activities seaside possible. Proximité. Dépot bread, ear dépanage. Cerie, rotisserie,... Located 8.4 km from Granville 15 € per day

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Ibis Granville Port De Plaisance      8.2 Granville Hotel Ibis Granville, located in Normandy on the marina and the Granville bay, is ideally located 100 m from the ferry terminal providing access to the Anglo-Norman Isles (Jersey, Guernesey,... Located in Granville Room from 59 €

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